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Ep. 5 - The Shrinks Rap: Trauma and Addiction - Dr. Jim and Rafael

Rafael and Jim talk about their experience and ideas about the co-relationship between trauma and addiction

Dr. James H. Bramson is a licensed psychologist and social worker with over 25 years of experience. He is the director of the Mindful Alliance Center and Co-Founder of the East Bay Mindfulness Center. James continues to work as a clinical director, supervisor, organizational consultant, neuropsychologist, forensic psychologist, expert witness, and clinician. He utilizes a strategic-solution-focused, CBT, & IFS approach to help individual clients (and couples) optimize their full potential to live, work, and love mindfully. He is a trainer for BAPTI & the Australian Psychological Society. To learn more about Dr. Bramson click here

Rafael J. Cortina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. As a bilingual (English-Spanish) therapist he has worked in Mexico and the United States. He has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing from the National University in San Diego. Rafael is a Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and a Certified Gestalt Couples Therapist and he has specialized training on EMDR, TRM, addiction treatment, and trauma work. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the National University and Newsletter Editor/Board Member at the International Association of Advancement in Gestalt Therapy. To learn more about Rafael, click here